Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches

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Pope Francis delivers his Angelus reflection from the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on March 26, 2023.

Pope Francis revises the penal law of the Eastern Catholic Churches

Apr 5, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Bishop Juan Ignacio Arrieta, secretary of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts, told Vatican News “the new norms determine much more... Read more

Pope Francis greets religious sisters at the end of his general audience on Aug. 10, 2022.

Pope Francis extends time to appeal dismissal from consecrated life

Apr 3, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

The changes to canon law enter into force on May 7. Read more

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Vatican reform of annulment process will be presented tomorrow

Sep 7, 2015

The Holy See press office has announced that two motu proprio will be released on Tuesday, both of which concern... Read more